Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Great vibe, great service and great food. Just a few blocks from apartment. There is always a happy crowd. Enjoy eating at the bar, by the window or put your name on the list for a table.
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveGreat vibe, great service and great food. Just a few blocks from apartment. There is always a happy crowd. Enjoy eating at the bar, by the window or put your name on the list for a table.
A great place for Coffee with plenty of outdoor seating and fun people-watching. My favorite coffee spot.
79 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
1401 Montana AveA great place for Coffee with plenty of outdoor seating and fun people-watching. My favorite coffee spot.
Babalu
1002 Montana AveGreat burgers with 2 large onion rings on top.
Famous for their burgers, they also have a wide selection of beers on tap. Be prepared to wait for seating and you may have to share a table. If you are up for the wait, it has a fun, young vibe.
344 locals recommend
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveFamous for their burgers, they also have a wide selection of beers on tap. Be prepared to wait for seating and you may have to share a table. If you are up for the wait, it has a fun, young vibe.
17th Street Cafe & Bakery
1610 Montana AveQuiet atmosphere restaurant, excellent bakery.
What is there to say...it's Starbucks and always nice to know one is close by.
573 locals recommend
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdWhat is there to say...it's Starbucks and always nice to know one is close by.
Everything Else
If you are looking for a carnival with games, rides and excitement, come to the Pier. It is a great place to start your bike ride down the beach trail toward Venice or Manhattan Beach.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierIf you are looking for a carnival with games, rides and excitement, come to the Pier. It is a great place to start your bike ride down the beach trail toward Venice or Manhattan Beach.
Shopping
Come for shopping, dining, sightseeing. Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and more designer shops. Features a gourmet area, some great restaurants as well as a very nice food court.
178 locals recommend
Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica PlaceCome for shopping, dining, sightseeing. Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and more designer shops. Features a gourmet area, some great restaurants as well as a very nice food court.